Apple iPhone 5S 64GB: Pros & Cons

Fingerprint scanner is a great addition; it takes the device to a whole new level

Bad Stuff

Battery life is average

Secondary camera has narrow FoV

Apple iPhone 5S 64GB Details

The iPhone 5S is the 2013 version of Apple's popular smartphone. The last of the flagship iPhones to feature a 4-inch display, the iPhone 5S packs a lot of impressive specs under the hood and is powered by the feature-packed iOS operating system.

The iPhone 5S comes with a 4-inch display surrounded by a premium glass body. The display isn't as large as on other smartphones, but the small size means the phone is easy to handle and use with a single hand. The screen has a Retina resolution that makes for crystal clear content with great color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and damage protection thanks to Gorilla Glass. To push the high-resolution screen, the iPhone 5S comes with the Apple A7 processor, a dual-core chip clocked at 1.3GHz for high performance and a smooth user experience.

The back of the iPhone 5S carries an 8-megapixel iSight camera. Like other iPhones, the camera might not have a high resolution, but it take stunning photos with just a single press of the shutter button without the need to play around with custom settings. The camera supports features like HDR photos, panorama, and smile detection and has a 1.5 micron pixel size to increase image quality in low-light conditions. The front camera is not as impressive as it is only a 1.2-megapixel sensor.

To store photos and videos, the device offers 64GB of internal storage. Apple doesn't offer expandable storage, but users can opt for the company's iCloud service to put their media on the web. Other cloud services, like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive, can also be taken advantage of with a quick download from the iTunes App Store.

The iPhone 5S is one of the first smartphones in India to offer support for 4G LTE connectivity. It also comes with the standard array of connectivity features, including fast Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and inbuilt GPS. The device comes with Apple's proprietary USB cable which can be used to connect to a PC for syncing data with Apple iTunes. In terms of battery life, the iPhone 5S is equipped with a 1,560 mAh battery for all-day battery endurance.

On the software front, the iPhone 5S is powered by iOS 7, the latest version of Apple's operating system that packs a lot of features and advanced functionality. iOS 7 is as smooth and fast as previous iterations of the OS, with advanced security an integrated part of the package.

Apple IPhone 5S 64GB Specifications

Summary

Processor

Apple A7

Display

4.0 inches (10.16 cm)

Storage

64GB

Rear Camera

8MP

Battery

1560 mAh

RAM

1GB

Display

Resolution

640x1136 pixels

Aspect ratio

16:9

Display Type

LED-backlit IPS LCD

Screen Size

4.0 inches (10.16 cm)

Pixel Density

326 pixels per inch (ppi)

Touchscreen type

Capacitive, Multitouch

Color Reproduction

16M Colors

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

Screen to body percentage

60.8 %

Storage

RAM

1GB

Internal

64GB

Expandable

No

General

Launch Date

01 November 2013

Dimensions

4.8 x 2.3 x 0.3 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm)

Water Resistant

No

Weight

112 grams (3.95 oz)

Colors

Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold

Software

Operating System

iOS 7

Camera

Selfie

1.2MP

Rear

8MP

Rear Camera Features

Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash, HDR

Selfie Camera Features

Face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular

Physical Aperture

Rear (f/2.2), Front (f/2.4)

Video

1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Battery

Standby Time

Upto 250 hrs (3G)

Type

Li-Po

Removable Battery

No

Talk time

Upto 10 hrs (3G)

Wireless Charging

No

Capacity

1560 mAh

Fast Charging

No

Connectivity

GPS

Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

Wi-Fi

Yes with dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

v4.0 with A2DP

Network

4G

USB

2.0, Proprietary Reversible Connector

Voice Over LTE (VoLTE)

No

SIM Configuration

Single Sim, Nano-SIM

NFC Chipset

No

Infrared

No

Processor

Chipset

Apple A7

CPU

1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)

Graphics

PowerVR G6430

Architecture

64 bit

No of Cores

2 (Dual Core)

Sensors

Accelerometer

Yes

Gyroscope

Yes

Fingerprint sensor

Yes, Front- mounted

Other Sensors

Proximity, Compass

Sound

Speaker

Yes

Audio Jack

3.5mm

Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.

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What is the battery backup time of this phone?

The phone has very low battery backup.
It gives one hour backup for video making and
only 3 hours on normal phone calls.

By avirokks211187, 17 months ago

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Is this a 4G mobile and does it support 4G network of Idea and Vodafone?

Yes, this is a 4G mobile and it supports 4G network of Idea and Vodafone.

By Sharfuddin, 18 months ago

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Can we download anything in this phone?

Yes, we can download anything via Safari browser or install any other browser like Chrome.

By bhardwaj.sumit75, 19 months ago

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Does it have any hanging issues?

No, it does not have any hanging issue until it is loaded with high-performance apps.